Hey 6th Grade Junior Huskies!
It was great to see all of the creative and colorful costumes that our 6th graders wore last Friday before Halloween. I loved seeing students dressed up as superheroes, insects, monsters and other wacky characters. The Halloween dance was great fun too—-seeing all of our students having fun together was a highlight to the week!
A few things of importance are coming down the pike. These include:
• End of first quarter: The end of the first quarter is November 6th. Report cards should follow a week or two later. Remember students—-that if you’re struggling in classes, there are tutoring options available to you. There are tutors that can work with you during classes, after school through our H.O.S.T. program, or in the community at places like the Rotary and Rainier Vista Boys/Girls Club, and/or New Holly Community Center. Ask Mr. Goldstein in room 105 for these resources if you need them.
• Classes will be set at the end of the quarter: When the quarter officially ends, no more class schedules will be changed. I’ve been changing some schedules on an absolute need basis, but even that ends at the end of the quarter. Please see Mr. Goldstein if you’re having trouble in a class even after the end of the quarter. We’ll figure out a solution to any problem.
• Advanced Learning testing: The Advanced Learning test dates are out now. They’ll cover two days—-Friday November 20th and Tuesday November 24th from 8:30—10:30 AM, in the cafeteria. There is approximately 100 students at WMS who will be tested those two days—50 students each day. I will hand deliver Request to Report slips each of those mornings to make sure students report to the test site in time. Any questions about the Advanced Learning testing please see Mr. Goldstein in room 105.
• Parent Conferences coming up soon: The faculty of WMS voted recently to conduct parent/teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday, December 2nd and 3rd. Times are still to be determined, so stay tuned!
I know that moving from elementary school to a bigger, new middle school environment has been hard on some of you. There are some students who are still adjusting to these changes. Don’t worry!! It will get better with more practice being in the school environment, by getting involved in after school activities, and by having fun at events like our dances. What many of you are experiencing are the challenges of a learning curve. But with more time and some patience, you will master the newness of being at Washington Middle School. Please know that I’ll be happy to see you if you want and need some additional support.
Thanks everyone, and Happy Halloween! (Boo!)
Mr. Goldstein